Daily brief · Quincy, MA
Final judgment: city broke law on petitions
September 30, 2026
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Fair Raises group responds to final judgment in petition lawsuit
Judge Connolly issued a final judgment on Sept. 25 in the ballot petition lawsuit brought over how the city handled petition signatures. According to Quincy Citizens for Fair Raises, the judgment reaffirmed the court's finding that the city violated state law in handling those signatures. The group has responded publicly to the ruling.
A Just Quincy
Fall swim lesson registration opens today at 10 a.m.
Online registration for fall swim lessons at Lincoln-Hancock Pool opens Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. The program, offered with the American Red Cross, begins in mid-October.
Patch
Eustis Estate Fine Arts & Crafts Market is Sunday, Oct. 4
Historic New England's 7th annual juried outdoor market features handcrafted goods and artwork, plus tours of the historic estate mansion.
The Quincy Sun
Obituary: Elizabeth 'Betty' Cronin, 96
Elizabeth 'Betty' Cronin, a North Quincy High School Class of 1947 graduate, has died at 96. A memorial service is set for Oct. 3 at Keohane Funeral Home in Quincy.
The Quincy Sun
Obituary: Fiore A. DiNanno, 90, Former Fore River Shipyard Worker
DiNanno immigrated to Quincy in 1956 and worked as a plumber and at the former Fore River Shipyard. Funeral services are Oct. 2 at Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals.
The Quincy Sun
Quincy man indicted on firearm and drug charges
Federal prosecutors announced Sept. 29 that Joseph King of Quincy was indicted on charges of possessing firearms as a felon and distributing controlled substances. The charges are allegations; he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
United States Department of Justice
Janice Page discusses memoir tonight at The Next Chapter
Janice Page talks with Heather Ciras about her memoir, Year of the Water Horse, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at The Next Chapter Books and More. Free; registration encouraged.
The Next Chapter Books and More
Policy Subcommittee and School Committee meet tonight
The Policy Subcommittee meets at 6 p.m. on wellness and student physical restraint revisions. The School Committee follows at 6:30 p.m. in the Coddington Building.
Quincy Public Schools
Gather Health hosts bingo today, 11 a.m. to noon
Gather Health Primary Care hosts bingo at 191–205 Parkingway, with small prizes and light refreshments.
Gather Health Primary Care
Cranium makerspace open for drop-in projects 5 to 7 p.m.
No registration required. Capacity is limited, and equipment reservations are recommended.
Thomas Crane Public Library
Adult Dungeons & Dragons mini-campaign starts tonight at the library
The three-session campaign begins 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Main Library, with later sessions Oct. 7 and 14. Registration is required.
Thomas Crane Public Library
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